Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23201, Thomas Donnelly, Continental (New York)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (New York)
Donnelly Thomas Donally
S-23201
CONTENTS

4.728
New York.
Thomas Donally dec'd.
in the State of
He was an Express rider in the Comp y commanded Captain Duer of the commanded in the Continental
for Increased from $120.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York. the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. and end 4 th February 1835.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of December 1851. and sent to
Hon. B. E. Gray. H. of R.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by A. H. Markland. Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 4. Page 19.

State of New York Cayuga County
fs I Michael S Myers Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County do certify that Joseph L Richardson before whom the annexed declaration & affidavit were made, and by whom the annexed certificates were made was on the day of the date of the same first judge of said Court. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said judge and believe his signature to the said declaration affidavit & certificates to be genuine Witness my hand & Seal of office the 17 th day of January A D 1833.
M. S. Myers Clerk

State of New York County of Cayuga
On this seventeenth day of January, Anno Domini 1833, personally appeared before me, Moses Lyon, of the Town of Aurelius, State & County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath depose and say, that during the Revolution- ary War, he entered in and belonged to a company of Express Riders, attached to the head Quarters of the Commander in Chief, General Washington, that during the Winter of 1780, head Quarters was at Newburgh, that on the opening of the Campaign 1781, there was a vacancy in the said Corps of Express, under the orders of Capt Robert Dunn, Thomas Donnelly then a Resident of Newburgh at that time, applied for an appointment to Col Timothy Pickering, & Received one, & Joined the Company in the Spring 1781, and was with the main Army, until they Marched to the Siege of Yorktown in Virginia, this Deponent Marched with the main Army, from Philipsburgh (Dobbs Ferry) to the Siege of Cornwallis, but the said Donnelly was stationed at the head Quarters of the Eastern Army Commanded by Gen Heath, this Deponent further States that on the Return of the main Army from the capture of Cornwallis, the said Donnelly again Joined the Corps under Capt Robert Dunn, at head Quarters Newburgh, & Remained with the said Corps until we were Discharged in the Spring 1782 each Express Rider Received forty dollars p r Month for his pay, Horses saddles Equipments found, Rations forage & Arms likewise This deponent further States, that the said Donnelly was always considered an Efficient & trusty person, & one that performed his duty faithfully, they have been more or less acquainted since the Year 1780, & has always understood him to bear a cha- racter void of Reproach
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid J. L. Richardson First Judge of Record
Moses Lyon
I certify that the said Moses Lyon is a man of truth and veracity Dated January 17 1833
J. L. Richardson First Judge of Record

In the matter of Tho s Donnelly -
Application for pension

State of New York Cayuga County Ss On this seventeenth day of January A D 1833 personally appeared before me the first judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County Thomas Donnelly of Auburn in said County aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he was born in the State of New York A D 1764 where he continued to reside until the commencement of the Revolutionary War when his father removed to Newburgh in the said State where he the said Thomas Donnelly continued to reside until the year 1786. He further says that about the first of April A D 1781. on the opening of the campaign in said year he applied for an appointment in a company of Express riders which was attached to the headquarters of the Commander in Chief, Gen Washington, that he received said appointment signed by Col Timothy Pickering, then Quartermaster General and entered said corps. whose station was always with the main army, and under the immediate command and direction of the com- mander in chief. that said corps of Express riders, had for their separate use a continental baggage waggon, and a marquee in which they encamped. That Captain Robert Dunn was appointed to keep a journal of the travels & destination of each express rider and that when the service of one or more was required the com- mander in chief, or in his absence the officer acting in his place, would send a sergeant or waiter or some other person to said Dunn & acquaint him of the fact. and thereupon the said Dunn who knew whose turn it was to go on an

express. gave directions for the person, whose turn it then was to go out to proceed to head quarters, that said express rider then proceeded immediately to head quarters where he received his instructions and left camp to convey his dispatches wherever required. That as soon as said express rider as executed his commission he returned immediately to camp resumed his station and awaited further orders. He further says that he received as such express rider forty dollars per month, a horse upon which the saddle, accoutrements for said horse, and also drew forage for his horse and rations for himself whilst in camp. That the employment of said corps of express riders was conveying letters and dispatches from the Commander in chief to different detachments of the American Army, and to the Governors of the different States  Colonies . He further says that when the main Army under the command of General Washington marched to the siege of York town, the other members of said company marched with said Army whilst he the said Donnelly was sent to the head quarters of the Eastern Army under the command of General Heath and continued with him and under his direction until said Army returned from the siege of York town. That he then joined his corps under Capt Robert Dunn and continued with the main Army until he was discharged in the month of April 1782 having served a term of one year and for such service he claims a pension. That from Newburgh he removed back to New York where he continued to reside until AD 1798. then removed to Albany where he lived until AD 1816. then he removed to the County of Montgomery in said State where he resided until the present winter when he came to Auburn aforesaid where he is now residing. That whilst with the

said Eastern Army he was stationed most of the time near Peekskill in the state of New York
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state or territory
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
J. L. Richardson First Judge of Pleas
Thos Donnelly
And I the said judge do hereby declare my opinion that the said applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states - and that he is unable to attend Court by reason of bodily infir ity - Dated January 17 th 1833
J. L. Richardson First Judge of Pleas

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress Repd June 7. 1832.
State of New York Cayuga County ss.
On the 28 th day of January 1846 Personally appeared before the Court held at Auburn in said County in open Court Hester Leoubleday as the Representative of of Ruth Donnelly of Jamesville in the County of Cayuga  Onondaga aged fifty eight years Who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on her oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress Passed June 7 1832 That the deponent is a daughter of the Late Widow Ruth Leonnelly Widow of Thomas Leonnelly late a Pensioner of the United States at the Rate of One Hundred and Twenty Dollars Per year as an Extra  Extra Rider - and died on the fourth 4 th day of February 1835 - Eighteen Hundred and thirty five - Leaving his Widow the above named Ruth Leonnelly Who remained his Widow till her death - and that she died on the 7 th day of July 1838 -
That the said Thomas Leonnelly was married to the said Ruth Donnelly on the 26 th day of September 1786
That the said Widow at her death left the following named children her surviving being her only children her surviving and that

Each of them is of the age of Twenty one years and upwards - to wit - James Leonnelly of Burdett Tompkins County New York Thomas Leonnelly of Canastota, Madison County N.Y. Hester who is now Hester Leonnelly of - Auburn Cayuga County N.Y. and that they make application for the sum of Pensions due to their father the said Thomas Leonnelly who was Pensioned at the Rate of one Hundred and Twenty dollars Per year and at the same time they are confident he was entitled to a Pension of Four Hundred and Eighty Dollars Per year from the 4 th March 1831 to the 4 th day of February 1835 - it being the day of his death -
Sworn before me in Hester Leonnelly open Court at the court house in Auburn Jan'y 28 th 1856 Isaac Sisson Judge of Cayuga County Court The Court certify that the above named Hester Leonnelly is a Respectable person and that it appears before the Court from the Proof of Hester Leonnelly to the satisfaction of the Court that Thomas Leonnelly was a Pensioner of the United States at the Rate of one Hundred and Twenty Dollars Per year, and that he died on the 4 th day of February 1835 - Leaving his Widow the said Ruth Leonnelly who died his Widow on the 7 th day of July 1838.

and that at his death he left the following named Children his surviving being such only Children his surviving and that each of them is twenty one years of age and up- wards - to wit, James Scoullery of Branch Tompkins County New York Thomas Scoullery of Canastota, Madison County N.Y. & Hester Scoullery of Auburn Cayuga County New York The Witness appears Resplable as so set- forth -
J. L. Richardson First Judge
State of New York
Cayuga County Clerk's Office G. J. Philip Van Andrale Clerk of said County & Clerk of the Courts thereof do hereby certify that Isaac Sefin whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit was on the day of the date at which the same purports to have been subscribed a Judge of Cayuga County Courts duly appointed and qualified as such Judge. And that J. L. Richardson whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate was on the day of the date at which the same purports to have been signed first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County duly appointed and qualified as such Judge And also that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of each and verily believe the foregoing to be their respective genuine signatures.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of said County this 28 th day of January 1846 Continued over

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of Court and subscribed my name this 28 th day of January A D 1846.
Philip Van Rensselaer Clerk,

State of New York Cayuga County S.S.
On the 23 day of September 1846 Personally appeared before the court held at Auburn, in said county in open court Hester Doubleday (as the Representative of Ruth Donnelly deceased) of Auburn, Cayuga County aged fifty nine years Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th July 1838.
That this deponent is a daughter of the late Widow Ruth Donnelly Widow of Thomas Donnelly late a Pensioner of the United States under the act of June 9. 1832 at the Rate of $120 Per Year, and who died on the 4 th day of February One thousand Eight Hundred and thirty five (1835) leaving his widow the above named Ruth Donnelly who remain- ed his widow till her death, and that she died on the 7 th day of July Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight (1838).
That the said Thomas Donnelly was married to the said Ruth then Ruth Pettengill on the 26 th day of September (1786) Seventeen hun- dred and eighty six.
That the said Widow at the time of her

death left the following named children her surviving children only children her surviving and that each of them is of the age of twenty one years and upwards - Robert James Donnelly of Bardel Tompkins County N.Y. Thomas Donnelly of Canastota Madison County N.Y. Hester who is now Hester Doubleday of Auburn Cayuga County N.Y.
Given before me in open court at the Court House in Auburn the day and year first above mentioned Hester Doubleday J. L. Richardson First Judge of Court
The Court certify that the above named Hester Doubleday is a Repulable Person
J. L. Richardson First Judge of Court

State of New York Cayuga County Clerk's Office ss: I Philip Van Arsdale Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof do hereby Certify that Joseph D Richardson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deposition was at the time the same purports to have been taken before him first Judge of said County duly appointed and qualified and at the time presiding over the Court of Common Pleas of said County then in session Also that I am acquainted with his hand writing and that the foregoing purporting to be, I believe to be, his signatures
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this 3 rd day of October 1846
Ebenezer B. Dobb Dep. Clerk

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Thomas Donnelly, was Born in New York May 29 th 1764.
Ruth Pettinger, was Born in New York March 20 1768.
Births of the Children of Thomas Donnelly, and Ruth Pettinger
Peter Donnelly Jun r was Born August 16 th 1787 at New York
Hester Donnelly was Born at Tarry Town, County of West- chester August 30 th 1788.
Thomas Donnelly Jun r was Born at Tarry Town, County of Westchester December 1 st 1789
Maria Donnelly was Born at Tarry Town County of West- chester February 20 1792.
Jane Donnelly was Born at Tarry Town County of Westchester May 18 th 1793
Cornelia Donnelly was Born at Tarry Town County of West- chester July 8 th 1794.
James Donnelly was Born at New York November 11 th 1796
John Stafford Donnelly was Born at New York December 23 - 1797
BIRTHS.
Nancy Stillwell Donnelly, was Born at Albany November 6 th 1799
James Magrah Donnelly was Born September 9 th 1802 at Albany
Elizabeth Knowler was Born at Albany 20 th December 1810.
Elizabeth Knowler was Born January 12 th 1812 at Albany
Thomas Donnelly Knowler was Born at Albany July 29 th 1813
John Pettinger Donnelly was Born at Albany August 28 th 1813
Andrew Donnelly Knowler was born April 25 th 1815 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon
Cornelia Donnelly was Born August 20 th 1815 on Sunday Morning at the City of Albany

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Thomas Donnelly, and Ruth Pettinger, was Married by the Reverend John Gano, New York September 26 th 1786
Samuel Knowler, and Maria Donnelly, was Mar- ried by the Reverend Mr Brad- ford, Albany. March 20 th 1810
Thomas Donnelly Jun r and Ruth Wright, March 31 st at New Marlborough by the Reverend Mr Hall 1810
Olyffer Doulday, and Hester Donnelly, was Married October 10 th 1814, by the Rev d Mr Sandford,
George Martin Stevens and Nancy Donnelly was Married Dec r 6 1817 by the Rev d Mr Dewitt City of Albany
Peter Donnelly Jun r & Ann Fisher was Married at Albany
Peter Donnelly Jun r daughter of Maria Lane - who was married to Ed- ward Donnelly for host, was married to Sarah Knowler was married to James Gano by the Rev Mr Dutel July 31 st 1810
Bethania Donnelly was married to Daniel Bruce Gaddswold on the 22 nd 1833 by Rev Mr Dutel
was married to David Brock on the 22 nd September the 31 st
James H. Donnelly was married to Mary Donnelly
was married to Mary Donnelly

April 11, 1934
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BA-J/MCS Thomas Donnelly, S. 23201
Mrs. John B. Stephens 80 Columbia Heights Brooklyn New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Thomas Donnelly who served in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 23201, based upon the military service of Thomas Donnelly.
He was born May 29, 1764, in New York City and lived there until the commencement of the Revolution when he moved with his father (name not given) to Newburgh, New York.
He enlisted about the first of April, 1781, and served one year in Captain Robert Dunn's corps of express riders under Colonel Timothy Pickering who was quartermaster general of the Continental Army. Thomas Donnelly was attached to General Washington's headquarters.
He stated that he lived in Newburgh, New York, until 1786 when he moved back to New York City and lived there until 1798 when he moved to Albany. He lived in Albany until 1816 when he moved to Onondaga County, New York, and lived there until about 1833 when he moved to Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 17, 1833, while living in Cayuga County, New York.
Thomas Donnelly died February 4, 1835.
Did not say soldier died in Onondaga Co as he said moved from that co. in 1833 thc

This soldier married in New York City September 26, 1786, Ruth Pettinger who was born March 20, 1768.
She died July 7, 1838.
Thomas and Ruth Donnelly had the following children:
   Peter, Jr.  born August  16, 1787,  "at New York", married Ann Fisher at Albany.    Hester  " August  30, 1788,  at Tarrytown, New York, married Ulysses F. Doubleday October 10, 1814.    Thomas, Jr.  " December  1, 1789,  at Tarrytown, married Ruth Wright, March 31, 1810, at New Marlborough.    Maria  " February  20, 1792,  at Tarrytown, married Samuel Knower, March 20, 1810, at Albany.    Jane  " May  16, 1793,  at Tarrytown.    Cornelia  " July  8, 1794,  at Tarrytown.    James  " November  11, 1796,  at New York.    John Stafford  " December  23, 1797,  at New York.    Nancy Stillwell  " November  6, 1799,  at Albany, married George Martin Stevens, December 6, 1817, at Albany.    James Magrah  " September  9, 1802,  at Albany.   
The following family data is also shown:
   Hester  Knower  born December  20, 1810,  at Albany.    Elizabeth  "  " January  14, 1812,  at Albany.    Thomas Donnelly  "  " July  29, 1813,  at Albany.    John Pettinger Donnelly  "  " August  28, 1813,  at Albany.    Andrew Donnelly Knower  "  " April  25, 1815.     Cornelia Donnelly  "  " August  20, 1815,  at Albany.   
Eliza Knower, daughter of Maria and Sam Knower, was married to Ed "Buckwheat or hout".
Sarah Knower was married to Abram C. Groot, July 31, 1836.
Ruth Maria Donnelly Doubleday was married to Dudeley Brice Griswold
Everts, January 22, 1835.
Thomas Knower married Laura "Buckwheat or hout", September 20, 1836 or 1831.
James Macraw Donnelly married Emily ----- (illegible).

In 1846 it was stated that the widow, Ruth Donnelly, was survived by the following children only:
James Donnelly of Burdett, New York. Thomas Donnelly of Canastota, New York. Hester Doubleday of Auburn, New York.
The soldier's son, Thomas, had a son, James M. Donnelly, who was living in Hector, Tompkins County, New York, in 1851.
In 1833 one Honorable U. F. Doubleday, member of United States House of Representatives, stated that he had been intimately acquainted with the soldier, Thomas Donnelly, for about eighteen years, but it is not stated that he is identical with Ulysses F. Doubleday who married the soldier's daughter, Hester.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

H. L. Edwards
Aug 20/47 -
Ruth Donnelly
Thomas Donnelly
Rev's Act 1832 N.Y.
Ruth Donnelly claim rejected  act  1838 N.Y.
E. G. Made & by [unclear]

Seisin Office, August 13 th 1847.
Sir, In answer to the enquiry contained in your letter of the 26 th ultimo, respecting the case of Ruth Donnelly, deceased, widow of Thomas Donnelly, I have to inform you that no widow was entitled to a pension under the Act of 7 th July, 1838, prior to the passage of the Point Resolution of the 23 rd August, 1842, whose husband was living on 7 th June, 1832. Mrs Donnelly's claim was presented last year by C. W. Edgecomb, Esq., and rejected for the reasons above stated.
I am, Very respectfully, Your Ob t . Serv t . J L Edwards
W. H. Wade, Esq., Rose, New York

Brief in the case of Thomas Donnelly, dec d . late of Cayuga County, New York, Act 7 June 1832 Claim for increase of pension as Express Rider
Mr Donnelly was originally pensioned at the rate of $120 per annum for twelve months service, the claim now is for a pension at the rate of $240 per annum.
Upon examining the Journals of Congress we find no law, or Resolution regulating the pay of Express Riders, and when the claims in such cases were first presented under the Act of 7 June 1832, they were only allowed the pay of Ensigns, although the above named pensioner, and the witness to his services also, declared under the solemnity of an oath that they both received $40 per month for their services.
Vol 3 page 52. of the Journals of Congress shews that Wm Dodd, for his services as an Express Rider from Oct 13. 1776 to Oct 31. 1777 appears to have received a balance of $370-31-90.
A letter from the Secretary of State of the 5 th ult. shews that enlisted Express Riders received from $50 to $240 per month, the lowest rate mentioned as the pay of Express Riders is $40 per month. I, therefore, am of the opinion that such claims should be allowed at the rate of $480 per annum for two yrs service.
Respectfully submitted W. Cole.
Commissioner of Pensions. Wm B. E. Loomis Nov 4th 1844
I concur in the above. F. F. Kirby.

Washington April 26 1851
Sir
As the agent of the heirs of Thomas Donnelly, late a pensioner upon the roll of the New York Agency, du? I applied some time since for an increase of his pension, upon the ground that his pay as an Express Rider was allowed at the rate of $20, instead of $40 per month.
The claim for increase however, has not been allowed. The claimant in his original declaration, and under the solemnity of an oath, declared that he received $40 per month. The witness, Moses Dyson , also declared under oath, that he, his wife was in the same service with Donnelly, and that the pay was $40 per month.
Then the honor to enclose some extracts from the Journals of Congress in 1778, which establish the fact beyond a doubt, that the claimed Hats , were both right in their statements; to which I would respectfully refer you. The application, above referred to, is on file with the original papers in the Office.
I am Respectfully
Hea for E. Hatch Commr
H. H. Sylvester

Extracts from the Journal of the Continental Congress.
1778. Sept. 11. That there is due William Dodd, for his services as Express Rider, from Oct 3 d 1776 to Oct 31. 1777, as more fully appears by a particular state , filed with his account, a balance of $370.30-90.
" Oct. 11. That a warrant issue on the Treasurer in favor of Mr. Lovell for account of Mr. Hancock esq: and Patrick Mc Closkey for $300. being so much advanced by him to William Dodd and Patrick Mc Closkey, for public service, and passed to their accounts in the treasury Office, and that the same be charged to Mr Hancock.
" " 30. That there is due to Patrick Mc Closkey, for his pay as Express Rider, from July 1 st to Oct 31. 1777 a balance of $448.
Nov. 19 The Committee on the Treasury having, according to an order of Congress, considered a petition of Mrs. Dodd and others, dated Nov. 9. 1778. report, That the allowances made by Congress to the petitioners, for their services as Express, agreeably to a report of the Comm ee of claims, appearing to be fully sufficient, the prayer of the petition for an augmentation of pay ought not to be granted.

Thomas Connolly N.Y. Acty a Judge 1832 also 1820.
4728-32

Cortland Village Cortland County N.Y. October 5 th 1846
Sir,
I send you herewith the Declaration of Hester Scoubladay Leavitt of Thomas & Ruth Leavitt for a Pension under the act of July 7. 1838.
I sent her declaration sometime since under the act of June 7. 1832 for an in- -crease in her father's Pension. Proof of the mar- -riage and death of her father & mother is filed in your office in that case.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
E. W. Edgcomb
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

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Washington
Jan'y 7. 1831.
Thomas Lumpkin
In relation to the case of Ruth Connelly: act July 7 th 1838 —
Triplett
Referred to the Commission of Pensions
Dept Inti
Jan'y 7/31

Washington Jany 7th, '52
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter addressed to E. W. Edgecomb, Esq., from Hon. J. D. Edwards then Commr. of Pensions in relation to the case of Mrs. Ruth Donnelly widow of Thomas Donnelly, of New York, under Act of 7th July 1838.
Mrs Donnelly survived the Act of 1838, and is entitled from the 4th March 1836, to the period of her death. I am requested to ask that this claim may be granted according to the usage of the Pension Office, or if not allowed, that I should appeal from the decision adverse to its allowance.
I have the honor to be Sir, Very respectfully
Wm. A. H. H. Stuart Secy of the Dept. of the Interior.

Ruth Donnelly July 31. 47 Virginia Ash 5 mother who died 1838
answer the question will we have the proof before us
Yours
Mr. Bellamy Esq Counsel to the Washington Heads

Ruth D. ... July 31 47 Morning Post Ingraham with date 1838
answer the question must be have the proof before no
Yours
Edwards Esq N.Y. Court of Sessions, Washington D.C.

Rose New York, July 26 th 1847,
Sir,
Thomas Donnelly was a pensioner and died, about the year 1836. - left a widow whom he married previous to 1794, - who died on the 7 th day of July 1838. - The children request the favor of being informed, whether they are entitled to the benefits of the act of 7 th July 1838, - providing that the above statements are satisfactorily proven,
I am, Respectfully, Your obed Servt, M c G. Wade
J. L. Edleards Comm ee of Pensions, Washington D. C.

State of New York } ss. Onondaga County }
Know all men by these Presents that I William Eager Executor of Thomas Dannelly deceased late of Onondaga County and State of New York and a pensioner of the United States under act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832, at $120 per annum for services in the Revolution as an Express Rider, which Pension has lately been increased to $240 per annum do hereby nominate constitute and appoint D. T. McBevan my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States under act of Congress of 7 th June 1832, or under any other act or acts of the said Congress, the Pensions still due me as increase of Pension and arrearages of Pension, as Executor of said Thomas Dannelly on account of his Military Services, And when any amount or amounts are found due then my said Attorney is hereby fully authorized to demand and receive the Pension Certificate or Warrant in satisfaction for the same payable at the agency in Washington City or wherever else they may think proper from the Government of the United States or any Department thereof or proper accounting Officer of the same, and to sign seal and deliver any instrument or instruments in writing in order to effect which he may think right and proper hereby ratifying and confirming all which my said Attorney may do by virtue of these Presents. Witness my hand and seal this 3 rd day of March 1852.
William Eager Extr
In presence of 1. Thos. Blanchard 2. Fanny Eager
State of New York, Onondaga County } ss.
Be it known that on this 3 rd March 1852, personally appeared William Eager Extr, the subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney & acknowledged the signing, sealing and delivering the same to be his own voluntary act & deed.
Witness my hand & seal the day & year above written.
Thos. Blanchard Justice of the Peace

State of New-York, } ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } SS.
I CERTIFY, That Thos Blanchard whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 3 rd day of March 185 2 .
Rufus Cossit Clerk.

State of New-York, } ss. I, ISAAC T. MINARD, Surrogate of said ONONDAGA COUNTY, } County, do hereby certify, that, at Syracuse, in said County, on the 20 th day of May A. D. 1835, Letters Testamentary of the last Will and testament of Thomas Donnelly
late of the town of Manlius in said county, deceased, were duly granted by the Surrogate of the County of Onondaga to William Eager, Executor in said will named — and that the same are still valid and in full force.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Syracuse, in said County, this 27 th day of November A. D. 1851.
Isaac T. Minard Surrogate.

J. Donnelly $120 per am
Hon. U. F. Boulday HR

Reference has been made to me for the standing and character of Thomas Donnelly of Auburn in the County of Cayuga and State of New York now applying for a pension. I certify that I have known Mr Donnelly many years while a Citizen of Albany That he has held the office of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Assembly and Justice of the Peace - That I have always and still do esteem him as a man of respectability, truth and veracity and that his statements are in my opinion entitled to full credit
Washington 24 Jan y 1885.
Gerret M c Laughlin
Having been acquainted with Mr Donnelly for many years and esteeming him as a most worthy and respectable citizen I cheerfully add my testimony to the character given of him in the above certificate
Thos. E. Dudley Sen. Chamber 24 Jan y 1885.

I have been intimately acquainted with the aforesaid Thomas Donnelly Esq. for about 18 years and concur fully in the foregoing recommendations
U. F. Doubleday

Please let me have the ms. Donnelly & Wheeler last 90 days 1832 - New York all of 1830. 25 to 30 Clarendon reports to W. Donnelly

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
S23201
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Donnelly a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1. 1781 1 yr Express Rider of Capt. Robert Dunn's Corps       
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Newburgh N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Jan 17. 1833 His d. was al
Residence at date of application, Auburn NY
Age at date of application, 5 May 29. 1764 in New York City
Remarks: ad mar Sept. 26. 1786. Ruth Pettinger b. Mar 20. 1768.
He d. Feb. 4. 1835. She d. July 7. 1838.
Children: James, James Magrah, Thomas, John Stafford Jane, Cornelia, Mrs Hester Doubleday, Mrs Maria Knowler, Mrs Nancy Stilwell Stevens
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

in 1785. Very sincerely yours, Emily D. Stephens (Mrs John B.)
Veterans Administration Bureau Washington D. C.

80 Columbia Heights Brooklyn N. Y. March 28.
Can you give me any information in regard to Thomas Doullery who served as Private in the 4 th Regiment Militia of Ulster County now York during the Revolution and was entitled to land bounty rights Did he obtain such land. ? m.g. Name of wife & children ? Where did he reside at time pension was paid - About 1813 I think. He was assessed at Newburgh for road rates

1705 -1800. H. H. MURRAY RIVERTON, N. J.
March 14-1921
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am trying to find the Revolutionary records of Peter and Thomas LeConnelly. Peter LeConnelly was a native of Ireland and settled in New York City. He afterwards bought land and moved to Newburg, Ulster County, New York.
Family tradition says Peter LeConnelly was a minute man, and that his son Thomas was a messenger during the Revolution, and carried despatches for Washington. He was also at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.
Could these facts be verified from books in your office? If they can be or any mention is made of Peter or Thomas LeConnelly I would like the name of the book, Vol. and page on which such mention is made. I would like this information to establish a De-a R. record.
Very truly
(Mrs. H. H.) Georgiana Murray

Providence
23201
INVALID.
File No. 23201
Thomas Donnelly
Express Rider New York
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Box - Vol. 2 , Page 110
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1925 Sept 16 - 1925 Sept 17 New York City to New York City 1925 Sept 16 - 1925 Sept 17

House of Representatives 13 th Decr 1831
Hon James E. Heath Comm ee of Pensions Sir -
Allow me to request your early consideration of the application of the heirs Thomas Donnelly - Noah French - John Young and Frederick Randolph all now pending in yr office which when allowed the certificate - please send evidence to me
With Great respect Yr own Servt Ben. Edwards, Secy

Ho of Reps 25 th June 1832
Hon Mr Heath
Sir
Herewith please find power of atty in case of William Eager Executor of Thomas Donnelly Decd.
Please have the case examined and the increase allowed
Yr most Obedt Servant Burlamascup

Cortland Village Cortland Co. N.Y. July 18 th 1846
Sir,
I send you herewith the application of Hester Doubleday Daughter of Thomas and Ruth Connolly for the Increase of Pension of Thomas Connolly of Cayuga Co who was pensioned as an Express Rider at $120 per annum under act 7 th June 1832
Mrs Doubleday alleges that her father is entitled to an Increase of Pension on the ground that he rendered more than six months service in the War of the Revolution
You will find Proof in the Pension office of the death of Thomas Connolly when he drew the balance of his pay up to the time of his death which together with the Proof of the Witness William Eager I hope will prove satisfactory
I am very Respectfully Your obedient Servant
E M Edgcomb
J L Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington

13063
Ruth Donnelly do widow of Henry
NY
act 7 July 1838
Rejection
husband died 1835-
widow died 1838.
Mother 1786.
By 16/42

I, David A. Sherwood of the town of De Witt in the County of Onondaga & State of New York Physician hereby certify certify that I was well acquainted with Thomas Downey and Ruth Downey late of the said town of De Witt, now both deceased, know said Ruth Downey to have been the reputed wife - afterwards Widow - of said Thomas Downey and that she died on the Seventh day of July 1838, in the said town of De Witt - was, with my then Partner, John Briggs, (not now a resident of said Town) her attending Physicians during her last illness and visited her on the day of her death - and I saw her on that day a corpse. —
David A. Sherwood

State of New York
Onondaga County } ss:
I certify that David A. Shewood personally known to me the person described in & who executed the foregoing Certificate came before me & made oath, on this 24th day of September 1846. that the facts set forth in the said Certificate are true according to the best of my knowledge & recollection and from the entries in my Books.
Peace Jacob L. Shewood Justice of the
State of New York Onondaga County } ss: Clerk's Office
I certify that Jacob L. Shewood Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, commissioned & sworn. That his signature above is genuine. Given under my hand & the seal of said County at Syracuse, October 2. 1846. Lewis Miller Dept Clerk Clerk absent

Thos. Donnelly's case - surrogates papers
Presented by Geo. T. Walsh atty

State of New York } ss County of Onondaga }
At a Surrogates Court held before me Isaac T. Minard, the Surrogate of said County, on the 27 th day of November A.D. 1857— It was satisfactorily proven to said Court on the production of Competent Evidence to also confirmed by the Records of this Office. That Thomas Donnelly departed this life in Onondaga County aforesaid on the 4 th day of February A.D. 1835, at the age of about Seventy years— Leaving a Widow Ruth Donnelly, who was married to him in the city of New York in the year seventeen Hundred and Eighty Four. That the maiden name of said Ruth Donnelly was Ruth Pettinger. That the said Ruth Donnelly died in Onondaga County aforesaid on the 7 th day of July A.D. (1838.) Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Eight having remained a widow to the time of her death. That the aforesaid Thomas Donnelly left only three living children at the time of his death, which children are still alive and are likewise the children of said Ruth Donnelly. To wit. Esther Dibbleday— aged 83 years— James Donnelly aged years— and Thomas Donnelly aged 62 years— That Thomas Donnelly aforesaid was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $120. per annum for military services during the war of the Revolution, as an Express Rider in the Eastern Department Continental,

and that the heirs consider themselves entitled to an increase of Pension on account of his Military services aforesaid — he not having received the full amount per annum to which he was entitled also to a Widow's Pension.
In testimony whereof the said Surrogate hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal of office, at Syracuse, in said county of Onondaga, the 27th day of November A.D. 1851.
Isaac T. Minard Surrogate.

State of New York Cayuga County S.S.
Harvey Heath On the 12 th day of February 1846 personally appeared before the Subscriber Harvey Heath a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Hester Doubleday Resident of Auburn in said County aged Fifty Eight years Who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she is a daughter of Thomas & Ruth Leornelly - late of Onondaga County deceased That the annexed Family Records is the family Records of my Father and Mother that it has always has been regarded as their family Records that it was written in my father's hands writing & I have seen it since I can remember that I knew the day but the said Records from my father's Family Bible and attached it here to sworn and subscribed this day Hester Doubleday and year first above written before me Harvey Heath Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Hester Doubleday Sustains a good Character for truth and veracity Harvey Heath Justice Peace

State of New York
Cayuga County Clerk's Office. I Philip Van Andale Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Harvey North Engine was at the time the foregoing affidavit purports to have been taken was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Elected and qualified and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe the foregoing to be his genuine signature. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of February 1845.
Philip Van Andale Clerk
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page, mostly illegible.]

State of New York Onondaga County } ss.
On the 23 d day of June 1846 Personally appeared before the subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for said County William Eager of De Witt in said County, Attorney & Counsellor at Law, well known to me Who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was well acquainted with Thomas Donnelly of Jamesville deceased and that he had been acquainted with him for 20 (or more) years previous to his death That this deponent was the Executor of the Estate of Thomas Donnelly who was a Person of the United States at the rate of $120. as he has been informed & believes per annum. That the said Thomas Donnelly died on the 4 th day of February 1835, leaving his widow Ruth Donnelly him surviving who continued his widow until her death and that she died on the 7 th day of July 1838. That this deponent was the acting but not the nominal Executor of the Estate of the said Ruth Donnelly and at the time of her death she left the following named children her surviving and that they were her only children her surviving and that they were each twenty one years of age and upwards and that their names and residences are

as follows to wit
James Donnelly of Burdett Tompkins County N.Y. Thomas Donnelly of Canastota (town of Canastota) Madison County N.Y. Hester who is now Hester Doubleday of Auburn Cayuga County N.Y. Sister and Daughter deponent says he has the the day and year first above original Wills of both Sister written before then known by him to be in his H. P. Bogardus Justice of the Peace
Proprietor. William Eager
I certify that the above named William Eager sustains a good character for truth and veracity
H. P. Bogardus Justice of the Peace
State of New York Onondaga County } ss: Clerk's Office.
I certify that at the date of the above affidavit & Certificate, the said Henry P. Bogardus Esq. was a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly
elected and qualified. and further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and do hereby believe that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, at Syracuse this 27th day of June 1846.
Levi J. Gillet, Dept. Clk. Clerk, absent,

Power, Thos. Donnelly & heirs, Syracuse N.Y.
Thomas Donnelly, dec NY
Act 7 June 1832
1 Yr Express didu due to $240. 889 comm pay at $120 per annum, comm 4 March 1831 & end 4 February 1835. payable to
William Eager, Esq. for the benefit of Esther Doubleday, James Donnelly & Thomas Donnelly, only surviving children
Albany Roll
Hon B. E. Grey W of R

Know all men by these Presents That We the Undersigned, heirs at law of Thomas Donnelly deceased late of Onondaga County, and State of New York, and formerly a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $120, per annum for services, in the war of the Revolution, as Ensign Redov, in the Eastern Department Conti- nental, and of Ruth Donnelly deceased his widow late of Onondaga County aforesaid do hereby nominate constitute and appoint George H. Mousarat and Stephen F. J. Trabue our true and lawful Attorneys for us and in our names to prosecute against the Government of the United States, under the act of Congress passed 7 June A.D. 1832 or under any other act or acts of the said Congress, the Claim due the Estate of the said Thomas Donnelly and Ruth Donnelly as arrearages of Pension and increase of Pension, he not having received the full amount per annum to which he was entitled for his military services aforesaid And when an amount or amounts are found due then our said Attorneys or either of them are hereby fully authorised to demand and receive the money or certificate in satisfaction for the same from the Treasury of the United States, or from any Depart- ment of the Government of the United States or proper accounting officer of the same, and to sign, seal and deliver any instrument or instruments in writing in order thereto which they may think

right and proper hereby ratifying and confirming all which said Attorney may do by virtue of these Presents, Witness our hands and seals This day of October 1857.
Witness W. Ramsay, C Read, H. J. Eddy
Thomas Donnelly Hester Doubleday
On this 17 th day of October A.D. 1857. Personally appeared before me Francis H. Thomas, a Notary Public in and for the County of Oneida and State of New York, Thomas Donnelly to me made known by the affidavit of W. Ramsay, and acknow- ledged the signing and sealing of the above Power of Attorney, and that the same was voluntarily done by him for the purposes therein contained.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name & affix my seal of office at Rome N.Y. this 17 th Oct 1857
Francis H. Thomas Notary Public
State of New York } County of New York } ss.
On this 29 th day of October 1857. Personally appeared before me Hester Doubleday, proven to me by the oath of H. J. Eddy, and acknowledged the

above Power of Attorney for the purposes therein contained,
Joseph M Jones Commissioner of Deeds

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, GEORGE W. RIBLET , Clerk of the City and County of New-York, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Joseph D. M. Jones whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, dwelling in the said City, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County, the 30 th day of October 1851.
Geo. W. Ribblet Clerk.

New York. 4728
Thomas O'Connell
of Auburn in the State of New York who was an Esp: Rider in the Company commanded by Captain Dunn of the — commanded by ————— in the Express riders Company
12 Months.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 120. Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of Jan'y 1833. and sent to Hon. W. F. Doubleday. H. of R.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1832 — 180. 00
Semi-ann. allowance ending 4. Mar. 33. 60. 00
240. 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis F. Francioni Clerk. Book D. Vol. 5 th Page 81.

See to E. W. Eddington Augt 28/46

4728
let to decm 17 1/2
New York
Thomas Bonally etc
Auburn in the State of New York
{ was an Express Rider in the Company commanded by Captain Dunn of the commanded
by in the Express Rider
for Company for one year increased from $120
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 240 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. End 4th
February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Dec 1851
and sent to Mrs B. B. [?] House of Reps
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolut: Ac
Recorded by A. A. Ma
Book F 2

Know all men by these Presents, That I Wm Eager Executor of the Estate of Thomas Donnelly deceased late of Onondaga County and State of New- York and formerly a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $120 per annum for services in the War of the Revolution Eastern Department, Continental, do hereby nominate constitute and appoint George H. Mansarah and Stephen F. Brabac, my true and lawful Attorneys for me and in my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States under the act of Congress passed 7 June A.D. 1832, or under any other act or acts of the said Congress, the claims due the estate of the said Thomas Donnelly as an arrear of Pension and increase of Pension, he not having received the full amount to which he was entitled for his military services as Express Rider, in the Eastern Department Continental as above stated and when an amount or amounts are found due there my said Attorneys or either of them are hereby fully au- thorized to demand and receive the money or equivalent in satisfaction for the same from the Government of the United States, or any Department of the Government, or proper accounting officer at the same, and to sign seal and deliver any instrument or instruments for ratifying in order thereto, which they may think proper, hereby ratifying and confirm-

which my said Attorneys may do by virtue of these Presents.
Witness my hand and seal at Syracuse this 16 October 1851.
William Eugene Executer
Witness W. Ramsay
Isaac T. Minard
Subscribed and acknowledged before me this 16 th October 1851. The word appoint was interlined before signing J. H. Austin Justice of the Peace
State of New-York, ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
SS.
I CERTIFY, That J. H. Austin whose
name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 16 day of October — 1851
Rufus L. Linsley Clerk

File call his papers Thomas Donnelly d.?
Recd 5 March 1837
No 14.300
Priscilla Donnelly wd N.Y.
Acc 7 July 1838

Whereas I James M. Donnelly of the Town of Hector, in the County of Tompkins, am a Son of Thomas Donnelly and who was an Ensign Rider in the army of the Revolution and drew a pension at the rate of One Hundred and Twenty Dollars per Annum. And whereas I am advised that the Children of said Thomas Donnelly, are entitled to an increased amount of pension.
Now therefore I do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel H. Marks of Columbia Co., my true and lawful attorney, and agent, for me and in my name, & in the name and behalf of all the children of said Thomas Donnelly, to present and prosecute for claim to such increase of pension as we may be by law entitled to. Witness My hand & Seal this 14 th day of February 1851 - Executed in presence of 3 James M. Donnelly
State of New York Tompkins County } On this 14 th day of February A.D. 1851 before the Subscriber, a justice of the peace in & for the said County, personally appeared James M. Donnelly above named, & acknowledged the above power of attorney to be his act & deed, Grover S. Bailey Justice of the Peace